Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black): Customer Reviews & Product Details

Very good camera. Much better than the operator. Still learning about SLRs. I like Canons operating systems. Probably going to take a class to learn more. This thing hardl uses any battery. Really like turning the flash off and letting the camera adjust its settings.

I bought the first Canon rebel back in the early 90's and was very pleased. I was use to the old rebel, since I liked it so much I was favoring the rebel anyway. I too have a budget, especially now, I narrowed it down to two camara's Sony and Canon. The Canon was about $175.00 more and that's enough to sway my decision, BUT the Canon is SUCH a badass camara, for the difference I think the Canon RULE'S, pix quality, ease of use, features, ease of downloading pix to CPU or NET, Sharpness, I LOVE it and the difference between the 10 mp and the 12.2 mp is perfect for the first time user or entry level pro. Hands down CANON!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've been very happy with this camera, I shoot crime scene photos and as you might guess my cameras get heavy rough use.
With all the excellent lenses Canon offers, I have a great number of them, you can shoot some of the sharpest Macro shots
imaginable. Sorry I don't have any to load here but take my work this camera never fails me. I have 6 non-brand batteries
and haven't had a problem with one of them. I recommend a wrist strap that allows one hand operation, Amazon offers a
few models but the one I use everyday has the lower tripod mound screw. I guess my point of this review is that
after crashing around, from the case in my trunk to climbing over and into things one NEVER expects, this camera is almost
bullet proof, thank God I haven't tested it that far yet. yes its hit the ground and has many scars to prove its hard use but so-far
hasn't failed me. Thanks Canon!

As a former 35mm user from the mid 70's I took the plunge some years ago and bought a new Nikon digital. It was a great little camera for ease of taking everywhere but I missed being able to somehow do more and finally decided on the Canon Rebel SXi. I knew two people who had them and both loved the camera.
I really don't have alot of tech info to post here as I am just getting my feet wet shooting. But it has sparked my interest again and I am taking it everywhere. I went to our local cemetery on Sunday to shoot the colorful leaves. I am still using auto and not manual and the shots I got were wonderful. I posted them on my facebook account and got kuddos from my friends who are professional photographers.
So far, as someone who used to know her way around a camera, I am impressed that it seems to be easy to figure out how to operate it. I also like the ease in transferring images into my computer.
If I had to buy again I would see no problem in buying this same camera and would do it through Amazon also.

It's a real good camera.

pros:
Takes nice large and good quality pictures
Quick continuous shot
Large preview screen
Able to take large quality and raw images simultaneously

cons:
Motion capture isn't as good as advertised
Live view and continuous shot is not available under every feature
A bit more pricey compared to other entry level dslr competitors